The Monster (eBook, ePUB) - Saltus, Edgar
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When the clergyman had gone, the bride turned. Before her was an open window before which was the open sea. In the air was a tropical languor, a savour of brine, the scent of lilies, the sound of mandolins that are far away. Below, in the garden, were masses of scarlet, high heaps of geranium blooms. A bit beyond was the Caprian blue of the San Diego Bay. There, a yacht rode, white and spacious. The yacht belonged to her husband who was beside her. She turned again and as passionately he embraced her; she coloured.

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When the clergyman had gone, the bride turned. Before her was an open window before which was the open sea. In the air was a tropical languor, a savour of brine, the scent of lilies, the sound of mandolins that are far away. Below, in the garden, were masses of scarlet, high heaps of geranium blooms. A bit beyond was the Caprian blue of the San Diego Bay. There, a yacht rode, white and spacious. The yacht belonged to her husband who was beside her. She turned again and as passionately he embraced her; she coloured.
Autorenporträt
Edgar Saltus, born on October 8, 1855, in New York City, was an American writer known for his highly refined prose style and themes of decadence and aestheticism. A graduate of Columbia College and later Columbia Law School, Saltus never practiced law but instead turned to literature to fulfill his creative aspirations. His first major work, 'The Philosophy of Disenchantment' (1885), which reflects his deep-seated interest in pessimistic philosophy, was followed by 'The Anatomy of Negation' (1886). Literary acclaim came with the novel 'Imperial Purple' (1892), which showcased his fascination with historical opulence and immorality. However, 'The Monster' remains among his memorable works, weaving elements of gothic horror with the glitter and cynicism that characterize his best writing. Saltus's prose, often compared to Oscar Wilde and Ambrose Bierce for its wit and elegance, has won him a niche audience that appreciates his unique combination of erudition and daring subject matter. Despite once being a celebrated figure in the New York society of his time, Saltus's works fell out of favor in the early 20th century. However, his literary contributions have since been reassessed, recognizing him as a significant, if idiosyncratic, voice in American letters. Edgar Saltus passed away on July 31, 1921, leaving behind a legacy as a master stylist and chronicler of fin-de-siècle America.